Description |
116 p., [35] p. of plates : ill., ports., fold. col. map, facsims. ; 26 cm. |
Note |
"Edition limited to two hundred numbered and signed copies." |
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Title of folded map: Pony Express route April 3, 1860-October 24, 1861. |
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Signature from author to R. Paul Bartolini on preliminary page dated 23 Aug 1960. |
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Includes a card with bibliographic description, probably inscribed by R. Paul Bartolini. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The mail west -- Early history of post riders -- Establishing a faster service -- Pony express a reality -- Starting a pony service -- The pony boys -- Horses, saddles and mochilas -- Saga of the trail -- Slade and Hickok. |
Subject |
Pony express.
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Cover Title |
Centenary of the Pony Express, 1860-1960 |
Added Title |
Pony Express route April 3, 1860-October 24, 1861.
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